Senior Care Assistant

Harpenden Springs-Care/Nursing - Second Floor; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A senior care facility in Hatching Green is seeking a passionate Senior Care Assistant to manage day-to-day needs of residents. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience and a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. You will lead a team, ensure a clean environment, and deliver compassionate care. The role offers flexible hours and various benefits, including enhanced holiday pay and a health cash plan.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Refer a Friend Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in delivering care or as a Senior Care Assistant.
• Trained in medication administration.
• Ability to induct and supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of Care Assistants.
• Managing the day‑to‑day needs of residents.
• Delivering the highest standard of care.
• Ensuring all areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Supporting family members and visitors.

Skills

Excellent people and customer service skills

Time management skills

Good communication skills

Caring attitude

Supervisory skills

Flexibility and reliability

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care for our senior residents? We are looking for a Senior Care Assistant to join our team! As a leader in senior care, you will play a crucial role in managing the day‑to‑day needs of our residents, ensuring the highest standard of care and maintaining a clean and tidy environment. If you have a heart for seniors and want to make a positive impact, apply now!

We offer some excellent rewards & benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get an EXTRA day off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subject to length of service)
• Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals – for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.
• Health Cash Plan (subject to T&C's)
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&C's)

And much more……….

Location: Harpenden Springs, 22-24 Grove Road, Harpenden AL5 1PX

Hours: 0 hours per week

Pay: £13.83 per hour

Contract: BANK, Temporary

Shift: Days

We are an award‑winning Care Home provider who deliver high quality, kind and compassionate care. For our residents, joining one of our Homes is like joining our family – and we make that no different for our new colleagues. If you are an enthusiastic Care Team Leader who wants to make a real difference, then you have come to the right place!

What you will be doing:

• Leading a team of Care Assistants.
• Managing the day‑to‑day needs of our residents.
• Delivering the highest standard of care.
• Ensuring all areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Supporting family members and visitors.
• Assisting with meals and daily activities.

What you need to succeed:

• At least a minimum of 2 years’ experience in delivering care or as a Senior Care Assistant.
• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or willing to sign up/ or working towards it)
• Trained in medication administration.
• Excellent people and customer service skills.
• Ability to induct & supervise junior staff.
• Time management skills to delegate tasks within a team.
• Good communication skills – verbal (great communication within the team and to other external professionals) and writing (ability to write and maintain care plans) & digital skills.
• Caring attitude.
• Flexible and reliable.

Our mission is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our Family

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Apply now

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!